Best Time to Visit İzmir, İzmir, Türkiye
İzmir is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit İzmir for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.7°C / 47.7°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in July, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 134 mm / 5.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at İzmir, İzmir, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. İzmir's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.8°C60.4°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.6°C69.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 27.7°C81.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.6°C65.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit İzmir?
The best time to visit İzmir for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at İzmir's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in İzmir?
The rainy season at İzmir, İzmir runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 46 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is December (134 mm / 5.3 in).
What is the driest month in İzmir?
The driest month in İzmir is August, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.2°C / 81°F.
What months should I avoid visiting İzmir?
The least comfortable months for travel to İzmir — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 134 mm / 5.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 8.7°C / 47.7°F.
Is İzmir climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our İzmir figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Türkiye figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects İzmir specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.